Thread Gage Calibration Software to look up requireds/specs for thread gages

[Wayne]

It is very simple to use (which is hard to find in software today) and only takes a few key strokes to get the information you need.

STETFS should not be used by amateurs or anyone with a weak heart. There are a whole bunch of screens to go through before you can get the information you need. You also have to start from the beginning each time you are looking up different size threads for the same thread type. This can be a very frustrating process until it is understood and mastered.

There is no comparison between these two programs. Both serve their designed purpose well. Your question should be what do I want from the software. Standard and simple go with ThreadTech. Dealing with non-standard threads and willing to put up with a little more time in front of a PC go with STETFS.

One thing to note from my view, I have never taken the time to fully comprehend STETFS.:mg: I do like my software simple.

My customers are, for the most part, casual thread gage users. Their need for a software is occasional. To that end I first offer them the ThreadTech. If they need assistance, it usually it only takes going through the software once over the phone and they are good to go.

Some of the gage makers that I sell for use both STETFS and ThreadTech. There are reasons for both. I have one gage maker who just has STETFS who calls me to run ThreadTech to mine some specific data not available in STEFTS.

 

[MIRCS]

Thank you Southern Girl.

I just recieved an official copy of STETFS. As said before I have used it and feel mor comfortable. I have a lot of data crunching to do with it to build a base of what's needed. And yes we use special threads all the time.

 

[R.J.L.]

Hello Wayne,
Why don't you give me a telehone call. I would like to help you with your STETFS thread software. My number is shown in the top line of my programs next to the copyright name.
R.J.L.

 

[R.J.L.]

We are looking to update our software we use to look up requireds/specs for thread gage calibration. We perform this service for a wide range of industries and see a lot of special threads. If you have experience with a software package that you would recommend, I would like to hear about it. I am open to any and all ideas.

Thank you.

I have a sofware that will give you all the information you need to calibrate every type of thread gage.

Admin note: This is essentially in response to posts in this thread about software RJL is associated with so I am OKing it. Further responses should be discussed within the forum.

 

[stefanhg]

Hi R.J.L.,

from your web-site:

"BTPT – British 55 degree standard taper pipe thread gauge to ISO1502 & product threads to BS 21"

Most used standards for 55 degree taper pipe thread gauge are:
- ISO 7-2
- EN 10226-3
- BS 21
- DIN 2999

ISO1502 is not for taper pipe threads.

 

[R.J.L.]

Hi R.J.L.,

from your web-site:

"BTPT – British 55 degree standard taper pipe thread gauge to ISO1502 & product threads to BS 21"

Most used standards for 55 degree taper pipe thread gauge are:
- ISO 7-2
- EN 10226-3
- BS 21
- DIN 2999

ISO1502 is not for taper pipe threads.

Hi Stefangh,
Your right! Error on Webpage. Software uses ISO 7/2 for taper pipe gauges, not ISO1502 as shown. Thank you for letting me know. I did make the changes to page this evening.

R.J.L.

 

[tfc phil]

I calibrate all types of screw thread gauges and have tried different software, unfortunately i still have to look up pitch diameter tolerances. Does your programme include the tolerances on the pitch diameters?

 

[R.J.L.]

To TFC Phil:
STETFS software will give you the required dimensions and tolerances for Pitch Diameters., angles, lead, root flats, root radius etc. for all thread types listed on my website for standard or special threads. Both gage and product threads are done with one input.
R.J.L.

 

[tfc phil]

Thank you for that i will try to get hold of a demo copy

 

[Wayne]

Does your programme include the tolerances on the pitch diameters?

ThreadTech software gives you the gage tolerances. Here is a link to a free 30-Day Free Trial of ThreadTech software.

As post from R.J.L. states; STETFS also gives you this same information. However; there are some significant differences between the two versions of screw thread engineering software. I suggest that you trial both. The trial versions are free, so there is no pain to try them.

By your spelling of "programme" I assume that you are not in USA. Both ThreadTech and STETFS are focused on the American market and the ANSI/ASME standards. Both do touch on the ISO standards, but the information is not complete, and I am not sure what you will find in either for ISO gage tolerances.

I hope you find this information helpful.